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Mattsson","resourcePath":"/content/teq/in/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef/best-great-barrier-reef-experiences/jcr:content/root/responsivegrid/editorialauthor","publishedDateISO":"2025-01-06T23:20:17.294Z",":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorialauthor","image":{"src":"/home/users/ims/Sara/bgN8yot7xyTYcO-LXoDS/profile.profile.image","alt":"Sarah Mattsson"}},"editorial_description":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EIt’s the world-famous natural wonder that carries some sizeable tags – largest reef system, and largest living organism on the planet – so it’s no surprise that the list of \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/great-barrier-reef\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EGreat Barrier Reef\u003C/a\u003E experiences is, well, sizeable.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESoak up all its beauty with these eight categories of Great Barrier Reef adventures that’ll take you from under to on and above the Reef.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E1. The chopper ride\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"imaged6d209f0-da66-4aa5-8f7b-c0f8588c865b":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/the-whitsundays/blog-imges/2020_WYS_GreatBarrierReef_AirHelicopterAndBalloon.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/the-whitsundays/blog-imges/2020_WYS_GreatBarrierReef_AirHelicopterAndBalloon.jpg","alt":"Great Barrier Reef Helicopter","srcUriTemplate":"/in/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef/best-great-barrier-reef-experiences/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imaged6d209f0-da66-4aa5-8f7b-c0f8588c865b.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1736205616377/2020-wys-greatbarrierreef-airhelicopterandballoon.jpeg","uuid":"af2433a1-b54f-42b4-bc5a-6272cce5289b","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"text01ceba3b-7595-4888-850b-d2368d822a1b":{"text":"\n\u003Cp\u003EThey say you can see it from space, but unless you’re pals with Mr Branson or Mr Musk, seeing it a little closer may be more realistic.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EShort, but with sweet views, the 30-minute helicopter flight from Cairns with \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/tour/helitours-north-queensland\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EHeliTours North Queensland\u003C/a\u003E will have you soaring over lush \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/green-island\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EGreen Island\u003C/a\u003E, bright patches of coral reef and infinite shades of blue. Double your time in the air with the one-hour tour, and you’ll also spy \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/fitzroy-island\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EFitzroy Island\u003C/a\u003E and the swaying coconut trees of \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/palm-cove\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EPalm Cove\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf your Reef holiday is in Townsville check out \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/tour/nautilus-aviation-townsville\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ENautilus Aviation\u003C/a\u003E (they also operate from Cairns) or if the Southern Great Barrier Reef is more your style you can fly with Marine Helicopter Charters.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E2. 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Live your best life aboard a 36-foot yacht as you sail around the spectacular \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/the-whitsundays\"\u003EWhitsundays\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETake stunning and tranquil waters in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, add in lunch and sweet treats prepared by a local French chef, and you have the gourmet sailing tour by Airlie Beach Day Sailing.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWith a full day of swimming, snorkelling and beach-exploring as you anchor at one of the 74 islands, the culinary addition is as welcome as the photo opportunities.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMore of a DIY person? Check out this \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/04/30/how-to-go-bareboating-whitsundays/\"\u003Ecomprehensive guide\u003C/a\u003E on how to bareboat the Whitsundays. No license required, all you need is a sense of adventure and some basic navigation skills.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E3. The diving lesson\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image84922639-9386-439c-abd3-ea9a35fff9d0":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/capricorn/blog-images/2020_CAP_HeronIsland_DivingAndSnorkelling.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/capricorn/blog-images/2020_CAP_HeronIsland_DivingAndSnorkelling.jpg","alt":"Diving Heron Island","srcUriTemplate":"/in/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef/best-great-barrier-reef-experiences/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image84922639-9386-439c-abd3-ea9a35fff9d0.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1736205616682/2020-cap-heronisland-divingandsnorkelling.jpeg","uuid":"30ebb27d-20ed-49dc-bb7d-4424985ad572","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"textb48be7d2-9dc3-47e5-90a7-d56e4c24e533":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EIf there’s any neck of the waters that’s perfect for scuba diving, it’s this world-renowned 2,300-kilometre stretch.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EYou can get your training flippers on with many dive shops across the State, but for reef within reach it’s hard to pass the \u003Ci\u003Eclassrooms\u003C/i\u003E of \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/lady-elliot-island\"\u003ELady Elliot Island\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"/content/teq/in/en/places-to-see/destinations/gladstone/heron-island.html\"\u003EHeron Island\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAfter completing your theory and pool dives on land, you’ll then head straight on to the Great Barrier Reef to practice your techniques and earn your certification in one of the world’s most idyllic locations.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E4. 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Its members include clown fish, giant clams, manta rays, Maori wrasse, potato cods, sharks (white tip, black tip and grey reef), whales and six turtle species.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESightings of the Great Eight are abundant along the length of the Reef, as are the options for snorkelling excursions. Glide with manta rays and turtles at \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/accommodation/lady-elliot-island-eco-resort\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ELady Elliot Island Eco Resort\u003C/a\u003E, get as happy as a clam on the Ribbon Reefs north of Cairns at the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/clam-gardens-dive-site\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EClam Gardens Dive Site\u003C/a\u003E, or see eye-to-eye with \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/07/10/swimming-with-dwarf-minke-whales/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Eminke whales\u003C/a\u003E in the waters off Port Douglas with \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/tour/mike-ball-dive-expeditions\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EMike Ball Dive Expeditions\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E5. 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Tick off the famous Whitehaven Beach and swirly sands of Hill Inlet, while you feast on your daily meals against an amazing turquoise backdrop.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E6. 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Be sure to check out \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/07/03/liveaboard-diving-first-timers-guide/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ethis post\u003C/a\u003E and then have a read of \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/04/26/best-diving-in-the-world/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E11 of the top dive sites in Queensland\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E7. 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